The three-times Commonwealth silver medallist began her squash career at the age of seven, practising in pub car parks while attending her local squash club.

Yet despite Massaro’s successes, which include reaching world number one in January 2016, the 22-times title winner admits that the thought of losing still motivates her.

“I am addicted to not losing. I really hate to lose. I find the feeling of losing worse than the joy of winning.”

The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games double silver medallist is set to lead England squash at next April’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games – alongside the retiring Matthew – with the intention of attaining her first ever Commonwealth gold medal.

“I have got three silvers at home, so obviously gold will be the icing on the cake,” Massaro said.

“If I'm honest I probably didn’t think I would be playing at the Commonwealth Games coming up. I thought I would probably only give it another couple of years after Glasgow because I was 30.

Really nice couple of days in London. Good Squash, great company & a win to top it off for Team Eng v ROTW last night. Thanks to Danny & everyone at St George’s for a brilliant event! pic.twitter.com/NOxM8GaxJn

“I just believe that while I am still playing at my best, still improving and still enjoying it, I can do it.”

Massaro, who became the first Englishwoman for 66 years to win the British Open title in March 2017, also told MM that she prefers her low profile despite being one of the most successful current British sportswomen.

“You don’t get into squash for the fame and the money,” Massaro said.

“I am never going to push for more recognition, I am really happy with what I have got.

"I feel a lot of pressure from myself and people around me even at the level I am at, so I cannot imagine what a really high-profile athlete must get.”